About
Abraham D. Stroock is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, since 2003. He holds a B.A. in Physics (Cornell, 1995), M.S. in Solid State Physics (University of Paris, 1997), and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Harvard, 2002). His research bridges microfluidics, biophysics, and sustainable energy.
- Education:
- B.A., Physics, Cornell University (1995)
- M.S., Solid State Physics, University of Paris VI/XI (1997)
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Harvard University (2002)
The Stroock Lab explores micrometer-scale chemical processes inspired by plant biology, focusing on liquid manipulation, negative-pressure water properties, vascular development in tissue engineering, and fluid mechanics in microsystems. Key technologies include microtensiometers and nanoporous membranes.
His recent work (2025-2024) spans optical phenotyping using soft robotics, hydromechanical signaling in plants, tissue scaffolds for regenerative medicine, and advanced models for transpiration control. These studies integrate bioengineering, nanotechnology, and environmental science.
- Scientific Awards:
- Van Ness Lectureship (2010)
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award (2009)
- NSF CAREER Award (2008)
- MIT Technology Review TR35 (2007)
- ONR Young Investigator Award (2004)
- 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2006)
- Beckman Young Investigator Award (2006)
- Dreyfus New Faculty Award (2003)
He has led projects on superheated loop heat pipes, phosphorescent oxygen sensors, and synthetic tree-on-a-chip systems. His teaching includes advanced biomolecular engineering (ChemE 7770), and he contributes to policy through the Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CBE) Policy Committee.
